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Amanah deputy president Datuk Seri Dr Mujahid Yusof Rawa

Delaying the next general election could become politically costly for Pakatan Harapan (PH) with analysts warning that worsening economic conditions, shifting voter sentiment and internal vote fragmentation may weaken the coalition’s position over time.

PH is facing growing pressure to consolidate its political direction, stabilise its internal dynamics and strengthen its public messaging as debate intensifies within the coalition over the timing and strategy for GE16. - BERNAMA FILE PIX

Not long ago, the central battleground of a Malaysian election campaign was the ceramah – open-air night rallies where tens of thousands would gather to hear politicians speak. - BERNAMA FILE PIX

The banking sector is expected to deliver a solid first-quarter calendar year 2026 (1Q CY2026) performance despite the ongoing West Asia conflict, although worsening cost pressures could prompt economic aid measures and possible Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) cuts.

Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent on Thursday reinforced expectations that the central bank will likely hold the rate throughout 2026, although investment banks and research houses caution that prolonged geopolitical tensions and higher oil prices could still alter the inflation outlook.

Spoken daily by millions in Malaysia, Bahasa Melayu is far more than a national language; it is a linguistic heritage shaped by centuries of history across the Nusantara. - BERNAMA FILE PIX